What is CVE-2021-34621?

CVE-2021-34621 is a vulnerability in the user registration component of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin that allows users to register as an administrator.

How does CVE-2021-34621 affect ProfilePress?

CVE-2021-34621 affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3 of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34621?

CVE-2021-34621 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

How can I fix CVE-2021-34621?

To fix CVE-2021-34621, update the ProfilePress WordPress plugin to version 3.1.4 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34621?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34621 in the following references: [PacketStormSecurity](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163973/WordPress-ProfilePress-3.1.3-Privilege-Escalation.html) and [Wordfence](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/06/easily-exploitable-critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-profilepress-plugin/).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-34621

critical

9.8

CWE

306 269

7/7/2021

15/10/2024

CVE-2021-34621: ProfilePress 3.0 - 3.1.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation

First published: Wed Jul 07 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the user registration component found in the ~/src/Classes/RegistrationAuth.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to register on sites as an administrator. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Properfraction Profilepress	>=3.0.0<=3.1.3

Remedy

Update to version 3.1.4 or higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34621?
CVE-2021-34621 is a vulnerability in the user registration component of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin that allows users to register as an administrator.
How does CVE-2021-34621 affect ProfilePress?
CVE-2021-34621 affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3 of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34621?
CVE-2021-34621 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can I fix CVE-2021-34621?
To fix CVE-2021-34621, update the ProfilePress WordPress plugin to version 3.1.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34621?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-34621 in the following references: [PacketStormSecurity](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163973/WordPress-ProfilePress-3.1.3-Privilege-Escalation.html) and [Wordfence](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/06/easily-exploitable-critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-profilepress-plugin/).

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